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Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
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Boris Johnson scraped to victory in last night’s vote of no confidence, following months of speculation regarding his backing among his own MPs. 211 (almost 59 per cent) MPs voted in favour of keeping him in No 10, while 148 (around 41 per cent) voted to oust him. But while Johnson ultimately won yesterday’s vote,… Read more »
On the 6th June, the Conservative parliamentary party held a vote on the future of the prime minister. Some 211 Conservative MPs voted to have confidence in Boris Johnson, with 148 Conservative MPs voting for the prime minister to go. In a secret ballot it is impossible to know exactly which Conservative MPs lack confidence… Read more »
